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You are invited
to try Tap

Tap dance is a form of dance characterised by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion and teaches the student all about rhythm. The sound is made by shoes that have a metal "tap" on the heel and toe.

Fast and loud, fun and energetic!

 

Big Musical Theatre productions like Mary Poppins, 42nd Street and Anything Goes still have tap at the heart of their choreography. Performers like The Syncladies have given tap a modern touch and make it look fresh!

 

It is a technically complex discipline, focusing on rhythm and beats created by the steps and which has whole language of its own,  But most of all it sounds amazing !!

From out Junior age group, classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Mini

Reception to Year 1
Wednesdays 5-5:30pm

Saturdays 9:15-9:45

This 30 class is an introduction to tap, with lots of fun, stomping and learning all about rhythm

Junior

Year 2 to Year 4 

Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm

Saturdays 9:45-10:45pm

This hour class makes these students start to feel like proper dancers!  Building skills, different tap steps and linking steps together to build style and confidence.

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Intermediate

Year 5 - Year 7
Wednesdays 4:00-5pm

Building on the technical skills, approaching new tap sequences with more advance dance ability.  They will link all elements together for an impressive, stylish dance.

Advanced

Based on experience
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm

Reaching grade 4 and above and increasing technical difficulty and skill.  At this stage they can also begin to look at vocational grades which are designed primarily for older children or young adults who are considering a career in professional dance,

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I could not recommend Pata enough. My daughter has been going since pre school and has loved every moment and created a real passion. It is a great place to learn new performing skills but on another level, the kids build character, make amazing friendships and develop who they are. Miss Becky and Miss Zoe are great teachers and run an amazing school.

Email: principals@thepatheatreacademy.uk ~ Tel: 07920755791 / 07920140281 

The Grainstore, Shaftesbury Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7EG

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